The Inkey List reviews

2.8

39% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

28% positive business outlook

The Inkey List has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Inkey List employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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21 reviews
1.0
Feb 9, 2023

No Diversity, All Delusion

Recommend
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Pros

Free products, Travel, that’s about it

Cons

My original post was deleted and removed so here we are again. Lack of training, high pressure for low pay, favoritism, working off clock with no pay, held bonuses for no reason, lack of empathy, micromanaging.

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The Inkey List Response
1y
Thank you for your review. If you would like to discuss your experience please email HR@beforbeauty.co.uk. We would love to speak to you to and see what could be improved.
1.0
Mar 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The only good thing about working for The INKEY List, would be selling genuinely good products.

Cons

Favoritism. Harassment. Inconsistency. I’m not sure where to begin. Orientation was disorganized and lacked structure, which should have been my first red flag. Training consisted of two days over Zoom, after which employees were expected to perform at full capacity with minimal guidance. There was a clear pattern of the same individuals being called out repeatedly, while others’ successes were rarely acknowledged. Expectations and feedback were inconsistent — one week you’re meeting metrics and being told you’re doing well, the next you’re facing disciplinary action with little clarity on what changed. Leadership frequently spoke about avoiding “gossip,” yet engaged in it themselves, creating a culture of distrust. Overall, the environment felt hostile, reactive, and poorly managed. I would strongly encourage others to carefully consider whether this is the right fit for them.

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The Inkey List Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re very sorry to read that your experience at The INKEY List felt this way. Creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported and able to raise concerns openly is incredibly important to us. We take feedback about culture, management and workplace behaviour seriously, and we are continually working to strengthen how we support and communicate with our teams as the business grows. The experience you describe is not the environment we strive to create. While individual experiences can differ, we encourage anyone with concerns to raise them through the appropriate channels so they can be properly reviewed and addressed. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you all the best in the future. — The INKEY List
3.0
Jan 21, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

N/A - unrealistic goals from leadership

Cons

Truly the worst job I have ever had. The goals set by leadership are unrealistic and drive away real talent.

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